Can I use compostable bags?
Yes! Compostable bags are acceptable in the compost collection program, but please make sure that your local Recology will accept them.
Compostable bags must meet the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) standards. These bags can be found at Costco, Whole Foods, Mollie Stones, Safeway, CVS and Walgreens, among other stores. Find a full list of approved bags on the Biodegradable Products Institute’s website.
Of course, you don’t have to use compostable bags. You can continue to use newspaper, paper bags or paper towels to line your pails and collect food scraps.